Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

Position Type:

Support Staff Date Posted:

4/22/2026

Location:

Districtwide Date Available:

08/14/2026

Closing Date:

04/28/2026

Note:

Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary:

The licensed speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-A) administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical educational services for students with speech-language disorders.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate:

Grade 11: $30.75 - $34.50

DOE Internal Hourly Rate:

Determined by the

ESSA Negotiated Agreement Work Hours:

7.5 hours

Work Year:

9 months Bargaining unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position): Completion of an associates of applied science degree in disabilities with a speech/language support emphasis, or a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution, and possession of a State of Alaska SpeechLanguage Pathologist Assistant license. Completion of 100 hours of verified field work supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Note:

Individuals employed in a position for at least one (1) year preceding July 1, 2004, that includes the practice of speech-language pathologist assistant as defined in

AS 08.11.042

may qualify for registration as an SLP-A under the transitional requirements described below. Proof that the individual has been employed in a position for at least one year preceding July 1, 2004, that includes the practice of speech-language pathologist assistant as defined in

AS 08.11.042.

Successful completion of the competency-based checklist examination from the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Registration Application Packet through the Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing. This position offers an excellent benefit package, including: Accrued sick and personal leave Paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and audio Retirement (PERS) If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org . Attachment(s): 11 - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant 09.16.2005.pdf ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf